State College, PA Events: Community Calendar

Houserville House of Hope United Methodist Church, 1320 Houserville Road, State College, offers a 10:30 AM more contemporary worship service. Jean Stauffer and the House of Hope Praise Team provide music for this worship service. Join us with coffee/tea in hand (or get some when you arrive) and enjoy encountering God in community.

The State College Woman's Club with the support of the Builder Association of Central PA will present an exhibit of over 400 Nativity scenes from all over the world. The event is free and all are welcome! The event will be held from noon until 6 pm on Saturday Dec. 15 and noon until 5 pm on Sunday, Dec.16

A Charlie Brown Christmas Play with two free live performances Saturday, December 15, 6:00 pm and Sunday, December 16, 2:00 pm at the Ferguson Township Elementary School in Pine Grove Mills, PA. Brought to the community by Fairbrook United Methodist Church. Free will donations accepted for the United Methodist Home for Children.

This is a combined 16-hour Wilderness First Aid Certification and Recertification Course. Full of updated information and skills challenges for the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) training course, we have designed this mostly for personnel working in the outdoors, scoutmasters, Scouts, search and rescue and outdoor enthusiasts. We promise you minimal classroom and lecture time with a bulk of the course being hands on skills, practical and challenges of unique wilderness based medical and technical activities. Saturday & Sunday November 17th & 18th, 2012 8am – 6pm. Cost: $100.00.

Come be part of scouts, grades 1-5. We would like to invite you to be part of scouts. We meet once a month at St. Paul's downtown on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Each grade level meets about twice a month as well. We work on building respect and responsiblity while having fun. We plan large camping trips for the whole family. Many of our kids attend Coral Street or Easterly and some are homeschooled, but all are welcome. If you would like more information please let us know.

Join WPSU-TV for an afternoon of romance, elegance, intrigue and witty repartee
as we proudly present a Season III preview screening of Downton Abbey. Begins
at 1 p.m. with a look at the final episode of season 2, the Christmas
episode.Tea is served at 2 p.m., followed by an exclusive look at the first
hour of Downton Abbey's two-hour, season 3 premiere episode at 2:30 p.m. The
event is free but requires a ticket via online RSVP by December 10.

Houserville House of Hope United Methodist Church, 1320 Houserville Road, State College, offers a 10:30 AM more contemporary worship service. Jean Stauffer and the House of Hope Praise Team provide music for this worship service. Join us with coffee/tea in hand (or get some when you arrive) and enjoy encountering God in community.

Are you looking for a church that exists to help people follow Jesus and teaches them to repeat the process? A church that seeks to make a difference both locally and globally? A church that desires to know the Bible and apply it to life in transformational ways? If so, we invite you to join us at New Hope Church every Sunday morning for worship. Our style is contemporary and dress is casual. Check out our website for more details and contact information

Join WPSU-TV for an afternoon of romance, elegance, intrigue and witty repartee
as we proudly present a Season III preview screening of Downton Abbey. Begins
at 1 p.m. with a look at the final episode of season 2, the Christmas
episode.Tea is served at 2 p.m., followed by an exclusive look at the first
hour of Downton Abbey's two-hour, season 3 premiere episode at 2:30 p.m. The
event is free but requires a ticket via online RSVP by December 10.

Scrooge, The Musical
Presented by State College Community Theatre and The State Theatre
Friday, December 14, 202 | 7:30p
Saturday, December 15, 2012 | 2p, 7:30p
Sunday, December 16, 2012 | 2p
PRICING: $20, $16 Seniors & Students

Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. Based on the classic novel “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens.

The State Theatre and State College Community Theatre present “Scrooge! The Musical” a musical version based on the Dickens novel “A Christmas Carol”. Performed live on stage at The State Theatre, this production Catch the holiday spirit and enjoy the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his ghostly night time visits on Christmas Eve. You are guaranteed to leave the theatre full of cheer and humming songs from the production.

For more information & to buy tickets:
http://thestatetheatre.org/whats-on/scrooge-the-musical/

Scrooge, The Musical
Presented by State College Community Theatre and The State Theatre
Friday, December 14, 202 | 7:30p
Saturday, December 15, 2012 | 2p, 7:30p
Sunday, December 16, 2012 | 2p
PRICING: $20, $16 Seniors & Students

Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. Based on the classic novel “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens.

The State Theatre and State College Community Theatre present “Scrooge! The Musical” a musical version based on the Dickens novel “A Christmas Carol”. Performed live on stage at The State Theatre, this production Catch the holiday spirit and enjoy the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his ghostly night time visits on Christmas Eve. You are guaranteed to leave the theatre full of cheer and humming songs from the production.

For more information & to buy tickets:
http://thestatetheatre.org/whats-on/scrooge-the-musical/

This is a combined 16-hour Wilderness First Aid Certification and Recertification Course. Full of updated information and skills challenges for the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) training course, we have designed this mostly for personnel working in the outdoors, scoutmasters, Scouts, search and rescue and outdoor enthusiasts. We promise you minimal classroom and lecture time with a bulk of the course being hands on skills, practical and challenges of unique wilderness based medical and technical activities. Saturday & Sunday November 17th & 18th, 2012 8am – 6pm. Cost: $100.00.

It is that time of year again for A Charlie Brown Christmas!
Charlie Brown is having trouble understanding the true meaning of Christmas. So come join us on December 14-16 to figure out the true meaning of Christmas with help from the rest of the Peanuts gang! And all the proceeds go to THON so you get to see a great show and help the kids!And remember it is a kid show so if you know or have kids you can bring them!

The State College Woman's Club with the support of the Builder Association of Central PA will present an exhibit of over 400 Nativity scenes from all over the world. The event is free and all are welcome! The event will be held from noon until 6 pm on Saturday Dec. 15 and noon until 5 pm on Sunday, Dec.16

See the winery in its seasonal finery and get in the holiday mood with Christmas music, hot mulled wines and holiday sweets. We offer wine baskets you can customize and many locally-made food and gift items that will be appreciated by everyone on your holiday list. A fun way to knock off some holiday shopping in a festive and fun atmosphere!

A Charlie Brown Christmas Play with two free live performances Saturday, December 15, 6:00 pm and Sunday, December 16, 2:00 pm at the Ferguson Township Elementary School in Pine Grove Mills, PA. Brought to the community by Fairbrook United Methodist Church. Free will donations accepted for the United Methodist Home for Children.

Live Nativity will be again performed this year at Eagle Tire & Towing on December 14, 15 and 16. The times are 6:30PM and 7:30PM. This is a 20-minute live outside performance with cast and animals. Please dress warmly, blankets will be provided to sit on. Any questions, please call the Bald Eagle Valley Community United Methodist Church office at 353-8870.

The Ballet Theatre of State College, with dancers from Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania, will present The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16 at Eisenhower Auditorium. This year’s performances will include new choreography, new scenery, and follow the traditional story of The Nutcracker. In addition, guest artists Zach Hench and Julie Diana, both principal dancers from Pennsylvania Ballet, will highlight the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Hench and Diana will perform in both shows.

At The Nutcracker, the audience will enter a magical world where toy soldiers come to life, snowflakes dance across the stage and a Sugar Plum Fairy guides a young girl on an enchanted adventure through the Land of the Sweets. With stunning choreography, beautiful costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s traditional score, Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker is the perfect holiday tradition for audiences of all ages!

A special prelude concert will be performed by Central Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra.

Performances are Saturday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 16 at 3:00 p.m. at Eisenhower Auditorium, located on PSU campus. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 8 and can be purchased by calling 1.800.ARTS.TIX. Tickets are $25/adults, $20/seniors, and $10/children and students (with ID).

For more information, please contact Sarah Kopac at 814.234.4961 or at skopac@pascp.org.

See the winery in its seasonal finery and get in the holiday mood with Christmas music, hot mulled wines and holiday sweets. We offer wine baskets you can customize and many locally-made food and gift items that will be appreciated by everyone on your holiday list. A fun way to knock off some holiday shopping in a festive and fun atmosphere!

Beautiful 5 bedroom brick home with gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. Spacious living areas with skylights and an eat-in kitchen area. First floor master bedroom with jetted tub in the master bathroom. Second master suite upstairs along with three more bedrooms and an office area. Large deck off the living room overlooks the grand yard. Professional proposal to remove wallpaper and paint in web web documents for future reference.

Beautiful 2 bedroom starter home in Penn Hills! Freshly painted and move-in ready, you'll love it as soon as you walk in the door! Stylishly updated kitchen with new refrigerator and range and new vinyl flooring. Hardwood in living room and dining area and new carpeting in bedrooms and family room. New deck for summertime fun and woodburner for the cold winter nights. Convenient location and affordably priced- this is where you want to be!

Take Me, I'm Yours!! I'm ready for a new owner & my pleasing features include 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 NEW full bathrooms, updated eat-in kitchen with newer sleek/black appliances, living room with cozy wood burning fireplace & dining room with slider to the patio overlooking the private/fenced-in tree-lined back yard. My finished walk-out lower level boasts a family room with a gas fireplace, office/den, laundry room with washtub (washer & dryer included) & a 1 car integral garage. My additional highlights include new energy efficient windows & all of my appliances are included. You will love my open floor plan & I am walking distance to Penn State University & down town State College.

Need Space? Spacious split-level in the friendly town of Howard will hold everybody & everything. Features include hardwood floors, a big eat-in kitchen with beautiful cabinetry & Corian countertops, a lovely dining room & family room (added in 1995) featuring vaulted ceilings & a cozy fireplace. There are 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a finished lower level features a large Rec Room & laundry room/hobby area. The attached 2 car garage is heated with a cedar closet above perfect for storage. Additional highlights include heat pump, central air conditioning, skylights, large deck overlooking the large back yard (double lot .69 acres total). This is a very well maintained house with numerous updates through-out. Walking distance to the elementary school, close to Sayers Dam State Park & centrally located between State College & Lock Haven.

You will discover the joy of country living in this absolutely immaculate split-entry perfectly positioned on 1.42 acres. This charming home features a living room, dining room, delightful kitchen with sleek black appliances, master suite with a full bath & walk-in closet, 2 additional bedrooms(1 up, 1 in the finished lower level) & a full family bath. Additional highlights include central vac, heat pump, central air conditioning, propane stove in the lower level, integral 2-car garage, storage shed, deck & beautiful view of the valley. Centrally located between State College & Altoona.

Twice As Nice Two-Story!! Cradled quiet in the woods on 3.71 serene acres you will find this simply darling 2-story. You will be greeted by the welcoming front porch & 2-story foyer. There is a delightful dining room & charming living room which are perfect for entertaining. Enjoy preparing meals in the country style eat-in kitchen & relax in the heartwarming family room with cozy fireplace. The master bedroom features his/her closets, plus a walk-in & a full bath. There are 2 additional bedrooms that share a full family bath & a convenient 2nd floor laundry room. The lower level features a very nicely finished rec room, den that makes a great guest bedroom & unfinished storage space. Additional highlights include laminate flooring, new carpet throughout, attached 2 car garage & detached 24x24 garage (built in 2007 separate electric & 8' ceilings). Centrally located between State College & Lock Haven in a lovely wooded subdivision just 15 minutes from Bellefonte.

Perched on the foothills of Mt. Nittany in the Lemont area, this unique, bright contemporary has a terrific open layout and plentiful windows to take in the fabulous views of Mt. Nittany and Tussey Mountain. Many custom features abound including the nine foot ceilings and tray ceilings, two story foyer, custom tile work, large scale trim, recessed and pendant lighting, and the glass blocks and black fixtures in the master bath. A terrific house for entertaining, there's plenty of room in the kitchen, dining room, and great room. Sit by the gas fireplace to warm up or turn on the central A/C to cool down.The two zone heat pump offers efficiency and flexibility. Enjoy sitting on your deck and taking in changing leaves on the trees of Mt. Nittany. Close to shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and not far from downtown State College and Penn State's campus, yet tucked away in a nice neighborhood. Come see all this home has to offer!

Cool mid century modern ranch in the Borough. Backs up to Easterly Parkway Elementary school grounds. Large living room with vaulted ceiling & gas fireplace. Intact, original kitchen in terrific shape. 3 season porch & enclosed breezeway. Jack and Jill bath upstairs and a great full bath downstairs. Addition for office/den added in 2003. Central air, gas heat. Tons of space to finish in lower level plus nice family room & den. Well cared for, terrific location and on .38 acres.

Large multi-level home with an open view of Mount Nittany! This home has spacious living areas with endless possibilities. Four cozy bedrooms are a perfect feature for housing your guests or for a family, enjoy the comfort of an eat in kitchen, or take advantage of the large formal dinning room. The Deck is ideal for entertaining with stunning views of Mount Nittany! Other great features are a fenced in backyard, large storage shed and extra parking! This home also features two large home offices each with their own entrance and access to a handicap accessible restroom, If you don't need an office this space would make a great in-law suite or guest room. Close to nearby parks, bus stops, the mall, downtown State College and Penn State's campus. This is the ideal home for you!

Updated Hunter's Ridge condominium offers one floor living at its best! The living room has a cathedral ceiling with a gas fireplace, mirror and beautiful windows. Fully equipped Kitchen with all appliances and breakfast bar. Dining area, master bedroom, second bedroom and one and a half baths completes the open floor plan. There is a spacious outdoor patio which is fenced in to create considerable privacy. Central air, gas heat and attached one car garage. This development offers a clubhouse and heated outdoor pool. Enjoy carefree living just minutes to schools, shopping, downtown and PSU.

Updated Hunter's Ridge condominium offers one floor living at its best! The living room has a cathedral ceiling with a gas fireplace, mirror and beautiful windows. Fully equipped Kitchen with all appliances and breakfast bar. Dining area, master bedroom, second bedroom and one and a half baths completes the open floor plan. There is a spacious outdoor patio which is fenced in to create considerable privacy. Central air, gas heat and attached one car garage. This development offers a clubhouse and heated outdoor pool. Enjoy carefree living just minutes to schools, shopping, downtown and PSU.

The Ballet Theatre of State College, with dancers from Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania, will present The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16 at Eisenhower Auditorium. This year’s performances will include new choreography, new scenery, and follow the traditional story of The Nutcracker. In addition, guest artists Zach Hench and Julie Diana, both principal dancers from Pennsylvania Ballet, will highlight the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Hench and Diana will perform in both shows.

At The Nutcracker, the audience will enter a magical world where toy soldiers come to life, snowflakes dance across the stage and a Sugar Plum Fairy guides a young girl on an enchanted adventure through the Land of the Sweets. With stunning choreography, beautiful costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s traditional score, Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker is the perfect holiday tradition for audiences of all ages!

A special prelude concert will be performed by Central Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra.

Performances are Saturday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 16 at 3:00 p.m. at Eisenhower Auditorium, located on PSU campus. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 8 and can be purchased by calling 1.800.ARTS.TIX. Tickets are $25/adults, $20/seniors, and $10/children and students (with ID).

For more information, please contact Sarah Kopac at 814.234.4961 or at skopac@pascp.org.

Are you looking for a church that exists to help people follow Jesus and teaches them to repeat the process? A church that seeks to make a difference both locally and globally? A church that desires to know the Bible and apply it to life in transformational ways? If so, we invite you to join us at New Hope Church every Sunday morning for worship. Our style is contemporary and dress is casual. Check out our website for more details and contact information